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Bayi 02 xing

Re-entered 19 Aug 2024

Bayi 02 xing (NORAD 45857, COSPAR 2020-042B) was a CN satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 19 Aug 2024, launched on 3 Jul 2020 on the Gao Fen Duomo mission. It was operated by BAYI / CASTIX as part of the Bayi programme. The spacecraft was built by LINGZ/CASTIX on the Cubesat 2U bus, with a mass of 10 kg. Like most satellites in low orbits, it was gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until re-entry. Historical record from Orbital Radar's satellite archive, cross-referenced with the live satellite catalogue.

2020
launched
2024
re-entered
4
years on orbit
10
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched3 Jul 2020 · on the Gao Fen Duomo mission
Operational1 Jun 2024 · entered service
Retired1 Jun 2024 · end of operational service
Re-entered19 Aug 2024 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID45857
COSPAR2020-042B
TypeSatellite
OperatorBAYI / CASTIX
Country / StateCN
ManufacturerLINGZ/CASTIX
BusCubesat 2U
Mass10 kg
ProgrammeBayi
CategoryCOM
OrbitLEO (LEO/S)
Altitude634 × 648 km
Inclination98.0°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Bayi 02 xing?

Bayi 02 xing re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 19 Aug 2024, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2020. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.

When did Bayi 02 xing re-enter the atmosphere?

Bayi 02 xing re-entered on 19 Aug 2024, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Bayi 02 xing?

Bayi 02 xing was operated by BAYI / CASTIX and built by LINGZ/CASTIX (CN).

Launched together

Gaofen duomo weixingNORAD 45856
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.